Books! They are being printed as we speak. They’re rolling off the binder this Friday, August 20th, and I’m going to meet the printer on Saturday. From there, it becomes a whirlwind. Get ready. If you don't have a copy yet there are three ways to get it:

PRE-ORDER PRINT	KINDLE EDITION	DIGITAL EDITION
If you get one, LMK.		PDF version of the print copy.

Events! If you backed the Kickstarter we have EVENTS this weekend and next week.

Fill out this form by 9pm this Friday if you want to pick up your book in-person.

This is for the Kickstarter Backers who get a book only, though anyone is welcome to come to the events. Click here to let me know if you would like to pick up your book at one of these events. I will email those of you who asked to be notified—Look for a message from [email protected]. You can check on your order here.

Some of these are events where you come find me and get your books; others are places you can go in and say hi (and order something or chat them up). For both you’ll need an ID and the matching Kickstarter Backer#.

IN-PERSON PICKUP EVENTS:

• CHICAGO: Midwest Coast Brewing on Saturday, Aug 21, 4pm to 9pm CST.
• YPSILANTI: Cultivate on Sunday, Aug 22, 2pm to 7pm.
• FARMINGTON HILLS: Craft Breww City on Monday, Aug 23, 3pm to 9pm. Hosted by Phil Klein Insurance Group.

IN-PERSON PICKUP LOCATIONS:

• ANN ARBOR: Side Biscuit. Pickup only. Please note their opening hours: Wed-Sat 4-10pm, closed Sun-Tues.
• KALAMAZOO: The Cheese Lady on West Q Ave. Please note their opening hours: Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-3, closed Sun & Mon.

COVID PROTOCOLS

If you attend any of these in-person events PLEASE BE VACCINATED (x2 if Moderna/Pfizer) + 2 WEEKS. I have a young cousin who is immuno-compromised, and am trying to be as careful as possible. I know this is true for many of our readers as well. Also I don’t want to lose any more of you to this f—ing virus.

• If you are not vaccinated or in the window, I’d be happy to mail you your book.
• Also if you have come in contact with someone with COVID-19 recently, please do not attend. I will be happy to mail your book.
• Also if you aren’t feeling 100% please do not attend. I will be happy to mail your book.

[Details on the events/locations after THE JUMP]

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EVENTS

CHICAGO: Midwest Coast Brewing Saturday, August 21

When: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT. If you come early I may be there already—picking them up in Madison that morning.
Where: Midwest Coast Brewing Company, 2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612
Entertainment: I’ll do a Q&A if you make me.

They serve Beer-Flavored Beer. If you can’t make it, I can leave your book(s) at the bar and you can come by at your convenience. You will need an ID that says you’re you, and your matching Kickstarter backer number.

You will need: Your Kickstarter # and an ID. Be vaccinated if you come to the event.

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YPSILANTI: Cultivate on Sunday, August 22 (Event Only)

When: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday, August 22.
Where: Cultivate Coffee & Tap House Beer Garden, 307 N River St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (map link)

They have a community garden on site that is maintained by volunteers, with the food distributed to local food pantries. We'll have tables set up around the yard (outdoors) where one person at a time can pick up their book(s) without breaking COVID contain.

You will need: To be vaccinated. Your Kickstarter # and an ID.

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FARMINGTON HILLS: Craft Breww City on Monday, August 23, Hosted by Phil Klein Insurance Group

What: Pick up your books, meet Seth, and Owen Rosen of PKIG will buy you a beer if you want to stay and hang out.
When: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, August 23
Where: Patio of Craft Breww City, 27843 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (map). It’s behind the Einstein Bagles just off the highway in the strip mall on the Northwest corner of 12 Mile and Orchard Lake.

Stop by after work, and have a beer. Hopefully it will be nice out so they can open the garage doors and we can spill inside.

You will need: To be vaccinated. Your Kickstarter # and an ID.

PICKUP LOCATIONS

KALAMAZOO: The Cheese Lady (Pickup Only, note days/hours)

When: Starting Tuesday, Aug 24.
NOTE THE HOURS: Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-3, closed Sun & Mon.
Where: The Cheese Lady Kalamazoo, 7035 West Q Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (only in-store, not at other locations) (map link) (phone: 269-353-3050).

This is HTTV photo editor Bryan Fuller’s wife’s cheese shoppe. I’ll be driving in from Chicago, dropping off books, and moving on so we can get them to the printer. But you can stop by any time they’re open after that. NOTE: THEY ARE CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS.

 

You will need: Your Kickstarter # and an ID.

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ANN ARBOR: Side Biscuit

When: Starting Aug 24.
PLEASE NOTE THE HOURS: Wednesday 4-10pm, Thursday 4-10pm, Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 4-10pm
Where: Side Biscuit, 1232 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, 48104 (map link). Phone: (734) 531-6777

This is my friend Jordan Balduf’s new wings/carry-out place. Omigod it’s amazing. A lot of the sauces are Asian-infused. I’m going to make him advertise for this in the future. Anyway we’ll keep a stack of books there so if you’re local you can go by and pick yours up. But NOTE THE OPEN HOURS because after they close on Saturday you’ll have to wait until Wednesday.

You will need: Your Kickstarter # and an ID. Possibly wet wipes.

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Where’s Beulah? Sorry, I couldn’t make it work this year. We will mail you your magazines.